Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Pack your bags and bring your best swimsuit as Family Circle weighs in on the best water parks in the USA. If you’re craving thrill rides or some lazy river action these water parks will make you smell the sunscreen already. (Family Circle)

Kim Kardashian West is ready for another baby West in the family! Kim and Kanye decided to hire a surrogate for Kim after she came to the conclusion that she cannot carry another child due to life-threatening conditions from her first baby. (USA Today)

The right book can capture a kid’s attention for days. Blogger Joanna Goddard has compiled a list of foolproof favorites for every lesson in life. (Cup of Jo)

Tennis star (and the very pregnant) Serena Williams and her Reddit Co-Founder fiancé Alexis Ohanian are using his website to help first-time parents learn some tips and tricks about expecting children. Cool tip: it involves blankets and pets. (People)

A group of brilliant teenage girls invent a solar-powered tent to help the local homeless population and inspire other girls to pursue STEM careers. (Mashable)

Mom’s to be can find some serious style inspiration from these 15 pregnant ladies who show how to make a baby bump the perfect accessory for any outfit. (BuzzFeed)

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Not even pregnancy can slow down a Harry Potter super-fan with this list of “19 Adorable Harry Potter-Themed Products for Pregnant Women.” (Huffington Post)

We’ve got Blue, Egypt, and North but what other interesting names have no one used in 2016 that need some more recognition? We’re thinking Calico could have appeared once but sadly, here are the most popular baby names that just didn’t make the cut in 2016. Some have us laughing! (Mommyish)

Hack Alert: Wristbands will calm your anger around the kids. Run on over to Walgreens and get yourself a pack because this mom’s hack is taking the Internet by storm! She teaches other parents that you yourself can control your parenting anger with just a simple hair tool. (Reader’s Digest)

Trust the experts, we don’t need to buy a $50 pregnancy test when Costco ones suffice. Here are six weigh-downs on pregnancy tests that bust some myths and teach you about your hormones; after all, they all measure the same things! (Women’s Health)

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Adventuring Portal

<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) games for kids.   We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&D.</p> <p>Our D&D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.  Monday – Friday.  Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).  15 total gaming hours for $180.  If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.   </p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor’s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done & take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.   Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum. </p> <p>All girls’ groups available. </p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started Adventuring Portal, an online Dungeons & Dragons business for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>

Visit Schoharie County

<p>The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.</p>

Laurissa Jane Music

<p>Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!</p>